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How Men and Women are Impacted by Depression- Free Yourself from Depression by Changing Thought Patterns - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonDepression and anxiety can be overwhelming but there are solutions. Today, I’d like to share some cognitive strategies that can help you break the cycle of depressive and anxious thought patterns. The first step to banishing negative thoughts is to become aware how often you are having ...
Views: 3126(1 vote) - Heal Depression by Processing Feelings - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonDenying feelings can create stagnation emotionally and lead to states of depression. Use this handy checklist to assess if you are processing experiences in a way to avoid stagnation and depression. Checklist for Healthy Processing Are you acknowledging both the positive and negative aspects ...
Views: 2610(2 votes) - Treating Depression Successfully Without Drugs - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Phil BateIn the past treatment of depression was done by many different types of talk therapy by psychologists. There are over 250 psychotherapy "techniques", and NONE of them have been proven to work any better than any other. But, the fact remains that very few depressed patients were ever "cured" by ...
Views: 2889(2 votes) - Depression Facts & Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Erika RussinaDepression is a mood disorder that can impact your feelings, thoughts, relationships with other people, and even your day-to-day functioning. It is much more common than many people realize, affecting approximately 18 million Americans every year. The symptoms of depression include sadness or ...
Views: 1089 - Depression :Dealing With It - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from christopher williamOvercoming depression or getting over your depressed state could be quite a task, especially if you are on a guilt trip or you are deep in fear. Sometimes we feel down and do not even know why we are depressed or feel the way we do. Here are 3 ways to discover the cause of your depressed state ...
Views: 587 - Dpression: How to get rid of it - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from christopher williamDepression automatically drains your motivation and in some cases destroys it completely. It takes away the desire to pursue anything worthwhile ,especially God. You become blinded to opportunities and blessings around you. You become so weak that you cannot lift a muscle. It take away your ...
Views: 873 - How To Overcome Perinatal And Postpartum Feelings Of Sadness - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Alan B. DenskyAll people experience moments of sadness. For most people, these feelings persist for only hours or days. Almost one-fifth of the world's population, however, are diagnosed with clinical depression, which causes depression that lasts for weeks, months, or longer. These feelings cause the person ...
Views: 1319 - 5 Reasons You Suffer From Depression - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Merri Ellen GiesbrechtI discovered the top 5 reasons you can suffer from depression after going through the medical journals trying to find answers in my own struggle. Anti-depressants only made my life worse and I wasn’t about to give up. So, like the researcher I am, I took it upon myself to find the truth. ...
Views: 1071 - An Alternative Approach To Depression - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Bart SharpDepression is often termed ‘anger turned inwards’. In other words anger suppressed or buried within us to the point that we do not feel the anger anymore. What shows up instead is depression. Most people might respond by saying: “I’m not angry, I do have issues with depression.” Or say, ...
Views: 821 - Top Depression Treating Techniques Revealed! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Ian SpencerThere are many individuals today who suffer from depression. Most of them suffer in silence, trying to hide the way that they feel from those close to them, as they fear being judged or embarrassed. This is especially true in today’s competitive society where suffering from such a ...
Views: 634 - Top 3 Cures For Depression Exposed! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Ian SpencerThere are various forms of depression, each having its own cause and effects. Every individual has exhibited signs of depression in various points of their lives. Depression is the result of the mind processing events, examining the situation and negatively responding to it by feeling sorry for ...
Views: 750 - The Blind Bind Of Male Depression - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 from Patti Desert,LCSW-CMany men have a difficult time recognizing that they are depressed. Men often interpret the word "depression" as describing a state of helplessness or hopelessness, accompanying a general sense of feeling fragile or vulnerable. In many ways our culture conditions men to ignore these states. ...
Views: 998 - Cognitive Behavior Therapy For The Treatment Of Depression - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Julia SorensenIf you have a family member or friend whom you believe is experiencing depression, it is imperative that you get them help. Depression can cause the person who is experiencing it to be unable to recognize the symptoms in themselves. If you see changes in someone’s behavior and notice a ...
Views: 1244 - Is There A Natural Cure For My Depression? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Denise CoatesIf you or someone you love suffers from mild to moderate depression, what if I told you there is a completely natural way to treat it that is totally safe with no side effects and is completely free of charge? Would you be interested? Keep reading and you will find EIGHT TIPS for naturally ...
Views: 1765 - Depression And CHF- Efficient Treatments - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Alan B. DenskyCongestive heart failure, or CHF, is among the most common chronic health conditions in the United States. Almost five million individuals cope with this disease, and 500,000 others are diagnosed with CHF every year. This illness can be slightly problematic, or it can become disabling and ...
Views: 1401 - Natural Cures For Depression Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Ken ThoburnNatural and herbal remedies, although viewed with some caution in certain areas, are becoming more sought after. Many of these ancient remedies have been around for hundreds of years. Now they are manufactured to the highest pharmaceutical standards and formulated into dosages to effectively ...
Views: 970 - A Review Of Techniques In Managing Your Depression - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Stanley PopovichSome people have a difficult time in managing their depression. Sometimes, their depression and fears can get best of them. As a result, here is a short list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their depression. One of the ways to manage your depression is to challenge your ...
Views: 711 - The Hulk And Rage Attacks - Not So Unusual - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Gary NelsonThis past weekend it was a treat for me to sit in the movie theater with my entire family (wife, son, daughter and their significant others) as we were entertained by the ramblings and rumblings of THE HULK! Yet, as I followed the antics of Bruce Banner (a.k.a. The Hulk) I couldn't help but be ...
Views: 1398 - How To Get Rid Of Depression Without Popping A Pill - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinDue to breakthroughs in health and medical science, there is an available pill or drug for almost all diseases and conditions, whether physical or emotional. You can always ask for medications for stress, anxiety, fear and even depression. Although studies have confirmed that these drugs are ...
Views: 888 - Helping With Depression - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Gary DickinsonDepressive Disorders How Does Light Therapy Help Depression? Since the beginning of time, people have realized the healing power of light. We feel rejuvenated when we’re in sunshine, and we literally whither in the dark. In the early eighties, researchers discovered that specialized ...
Views: 943 - Depression Treatment - Natural Depression Remedies - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Constantine GeorgeDepression and anxiety become a way of living for many of us. It is not the way life is supposed to be. The big advancement in the medical field is undeniable. Mind issues though are more difficult to deal with. Your brain is more complex than the myocardial muscle. Leave aside the risks ...
Views: 979 - How Can You Heal Your Fear of Abandonment? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Laura FrisbieYou may be wondering how you can heal your fear of abandonment. Start by giving yourself a break. This is one of the most universal and painful issues there is. Could I survive alone? Probably not. These intense feelings around abandonment are unconsciously linked to survival abandonment ...
Views: 13228(2 votes) - Abandonment Issues Leaving You Depressed? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Laura FrisbieSometimes the causes of your abandonment issues are painfully obvious. But even if you weren't literally abandoned, fear of abandonment is said to be the first fear of all infants. And then there is life itself: "Life is full of orphaning experiences, and some people have more ...
Views: 8302(2 votes) - Depression and the Narcissist - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Sam VakninQuestion: My husband is a narcissist and is constantly depressed. Is there any connection between these two problems? Answer: Assuming that these are clinically established facts, there is no necessary connection between them. In other words, there is no proven high correlation between ...
Views: 3371 - The January Blues: How to Rejuvenate Yourself in the Middle of Winter - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2008 from Joanna LindenbaumIt happens to so many of us – the holiday season passes, and we find ourselves in January feeling tired, moody, overwhelmed, and maybe even antisocial. Here are some common experiences of the winter months: - You feel unusually tired or irritable - The holiday season has left you ...
Views: 1330 - Do You Have Permission To Grieve Well? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachThough mourning the many losses (broken bonds) across our years is a natural (instinctive) reflex, it can be slowed or blocked. Incomplete or "complicated" grief can promote serious mental, emotional, physical, and relationship problems. Our feelgood, warp-speed society ("Don't Worry - Be ...
Views: 2702 - Transformational Burnout And Meta-Resilience - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Paul MooneyTransformational Burnout and Meta-Resilience Transformational Burnout is the guided experience of embracing Burnout to release Resilience. The transformation that takes place is from an old perception of the self which is unable to cope with the present, to a new realised self which has ample ...
Views: 2111 - Postpartum Depression Treatment - Starts With Throwing Out Your Mirror - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Merri Ellen GiesbrechtThe best postpartum depression treatment includes avoiding full length mirrors for at least 6 months. After that baby comes out, postpartum depression can easily happen once you look in the mirror. Give yourself a break if you aren’t looking fabulous just yet. Remember your midsection has ...
Views: 1159 - Depression In Men: The Silent Killer - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Dr. Mona SpiegelThe Presenting Problem When Mindy* got into trouble, her mother, Sharon*, came to me for help. Sharon took off from work to come to the appointment but her husband did not come. That in itself was not unusual. But Sharon reported that he was not interested in dealing with the problem and she ...
Views: 1153 - Book Review: Overcoming Loss: Activities and Stories to Help Transform Children's Grief and Loss - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Depression. Depression is the condition of feeling sad or despondent, but can more specifically refers to a mental illness when it has reached a severity and duration to warrant a diagnosis. Julia Sorensen is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1081 - Definition: Depression - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Laura MonzoIn the field of psychiatry the terms depression or depressed are used in both the ordinary, non-clinical sense and to refer specifically to pathology, especially when the mood of depression has reached a level of severity and/or duration that warrants a clinical diagnosis. The Diagnostic and ...
Views: 986 - Depression In Men: Danger Signs Of Male Depression - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Michael LeeDepression is a malevolent disease that affects around 10% of women and 3 to 5% of men worldwide. While there is no clinical classification that separates male depression from female depression, clinicians have reason to believe that depression in men may take a different curve from the way ...
Views: 977 - Depression And The Law Of Attraction - Part2 - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from Gary EvansIn part 1 of this article, we discussed why people become depressed and how it’s possible to get out of that cycle of depression. When I say that getting out of it is easy, I really do mean it. The problem is that most people do not try this method of getting out of it, instead they rely ...
Views: 1049 - Wise Woman Ways To Prevent Depression - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedThe dark months are a time of rest and renewal, not a time of high energy. The fairies return to their underground homes at Halloween and return aboveground on May Day. Give in to the slower pace of the winter. Expect less of yourself; enjoy more time in bed. Stop fighting the dark. Let it be ...
Views: 2131(1 vote) - Destroy Stress And Depression - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Todd HicksDo you often suffer or almost suffer a nervous breakdown? Are you someone who easily gets depressed? Please spare yourself the torture from this day on. You are about to learn how to prevent and eliminate stress and depression. Get married. If you are seriously involved with someone of the ...
Views: 911 - Depression And The Law Of Attraction - Part1 - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Gary EvansI’ve worked with several people who would classify themselves as depressed and by using the Law of Attraction and some other processes they’ve been able to pull themselves out of depression and are now happy, life-loving people. Let’s have a look at how it is ...
Views: 993 - Nutritional Pharmacology Of Sleep & Depression - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Prof. Abdulrahim Abu JayyabSleep is a natural state of bodily rest observed throughout the animal kingdom. It is common to all mammals and birds, and is also seen in many reptiles, amphibians and fish. In humans, other mammals, and a substantial majority of other animals which have been studied — such as fish, birds, ...
Views: 13717 - 2 Ways To Help With Depression In Relationships - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Brett HoppoughDepression affects ever imaginable part of your life. It has negative effects on important things like your success with employment, your social life, and even your physical health and appearance. One thing that being depressed has an absolute knack for ruining, is your relationships with ...
Views: 679 - ***Depressed, Sad, Negative, Irritable? - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Julia SorensenAre you trying to overcome depression? Perhaps you suffer from seasonal depression that is just starting to lift as spring and summer approaches. Whether you are a person who experiences low grade depression (like a chronic virus) or a deep unrelenting sad mood that seems to stretch over the ...
Views: 1821 - 10 Depression-Blasters for Overcomers - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from Mario ProiettiHave you ever fought a battle with depression? I've had my battles with mental misery and it's no fun! It's incredibly difficult trying to succeed in your business or in building relationships when depression has you cowering under its torrential rains of gloom. When you're depressed it takes ...
Views: 799 - How To Create Depression In Just 12 Easy Steps - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Paul ClinePlease follow these instructions very carefully. If you don't do it right, you will ruin a perfectly good depression! 1) Turn everything that happens (good, bad or neutral) into a negative. 2) Be sure to say nasty things about yourself continuously in your head and occasionally out ...
Views: 1236 - Diet and Depression: Crucial Secrets That Pharma Doesn't Want You to Know - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Merri Ellen GiesbrechtIf we all understood the direct relationship of our diet and depression, quite possibly the pharmaceuticals could be out of the anti-depressant business. Not too recently I came across some info that revealed how drug companies are putting natural ingredients into their drugs and labeling them ...
Views: 1121 - Nutrition and Depression - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Zaklina TrajcevskaDepression is a real illness which affects so many people. In fact, many people will, at some stage in their life feel the effects of some form of depression. Current statistics reveal that about 1 in 5 people will suffer from depression at some point in their lives. Depression usually occurs ...
Views: 2847(5 votes) - Cellular Memory Release: A New Modality for Depression - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Sherry AnsharaThis article presents a new modality in the field of energy medicine that uses cellular memory release as a practical, effective treatment for depression. However, in order to understand cellular memory, it is important to first review prior developments within complementary and alternative ...
Views: 3121 - Kick Depression Now-- 5 Steps to Manage Stress and Capture Inner Peace - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Annie LawrenceStress May Be Making You Sick! 90% of all illness in our fast paced society is stress induced. Stress and its armoring begin to feel normal in your body, and the cumulative effects bring chronic illness when not properly released. Everyone has stress, the key is learning effective tools to ...
Views: 2046 - This Isn't Your Grandfather's Depression - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Arthur LevinePlease feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. Words: 607 © Copyright Arthur Levine 2008 Keywords: Recession, Depression, Tips, Humor, This Isn’t Your Grandfather’s Depression I don’t know about you, but I have only lived through ...
Views: 1010 - Three Steps To Worry Less - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Catherine BehanEven though worry is an energy vampire…sucking the life out of your creativity and initiative, you can do something about it today. There are three easy steps to dissolving worry First of all, decide to notice when you are worrying. Catching yourself in the act is an invitation to find a ...
Views: 709 - Postpartum Depression - Getting Past The Guilt And Shame - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Jan BayWe are all familiar with the face of extreme postpartum depression. Who could ever forget the highly publicized case of Andrea Yates, the housewife who allegedly suffered from the condition to the point of such mental confusion that she killed her children? In a matter of moments the public ...
Views: 2719 - Depression And How To Talk Yourself Out Of It With Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Alan B. DenskySome people call it the 'blues' and some people call it the 'pits' and some call it 'feeling down in the dumps'. But whatever you may call it, being depressed is a horrible feeling. The most common types of depression are: Major Depression, which is characterized by sadness, Insomnia and ...
Views: 1115 - Menopausal Depression: Hormonal, Or Circumstantial? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from kathleen cornelius-smithJanice is an attractive, happily married 48 year old woman who has developed chronic migraines. Colleen, a 52 year old successful business owner, comes in to her physician’s office complaining of constant low energy and insomnia. Judith is a 54 year old artist, who weeps as she confesses to ...
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